Help Make Oak Forest Baseball Association's Cooperstown Dreams Come True

Oak Forest Baseball Association needs your help in funding a very special trip.

Each year the group sends a team to compete in a national tournament held in Cooperstown, New York. The trip is funded entirely through donations and efforts by Oak Forest and the surrounding communities. The Blue Demons will compete with other teams from around the country.

“This is a dream come true for the 12-year-olds and a once in a lifetime opportunity to play baseball where baseball began!” said Kevin Carney, of the 12U Blue Demons.

“It’s a great opportunity for the young athletes to experience competition, camaraderie, history, and adventure all in the course of one week.”

This year, the team will be playing during the week of July 18, 2015 and fundraising efforts are already in the works.

A fundraiser will be held Friday, Nov. 14 at Gaelic Park, 6119 147th St. in Oak Forest, from 7 p.m. until 12 a.m. The cost to attend is $30 per ticket and includes beer, wine, and catered food. Local businesses have also chipped in prizes for raffles and a silent auction.

Sponsors are needed for the 12-year0old Blue Demons. The 2015 sponsors will contribute to equipment and help defray the cost of out of state tournament fees and travel expense. We are asking for $250 donation for a spot on the Blue Demon Sponsorship banner. This portable banner will be displayed at all home and away games.

The organization is also seeking sponsorships in the form of:

• Donated prize(s), baskets or gifts certificates for raffle
• Donated prize(s)for a silent auction
• Donated supplies for the annual fundraiser (food, drinks, decorations, etc.)

Any business owners interested in helping out, or anyone interested in purchasing tickets should contact Carney at 708-790-7550.